Graduate Students
College of Graduate Studies Resources
UBC Okanagan Graduate Students are supported by the College of Graduate Studies. Explore the wide range of supports, events, resources and information available to you.
College of Graduate Studies Website
Important links:
School of Engineering Resources
Below are links to important information and forms specific to graduate students in the School of Engineering.
New to UBC? https://students.ok.ubc.ca/new-to-ubc/
Centre for Scholarly Communication (CSC) functions as an access point for the diverse needs of all researchers at every step of the research lifecycle.
UBCO Student Union (UBCSUO) provides the following support:
- UPASS
- Extended Medical/Dental plans
- Advocacy
- Services
UBC Student Services https://students.ok.ubc.ca/
International Students – guide to resources: https://students.ok.ubc.ca/international-students/
- Immigration,
- Health Insurance,
- Events & Workshops,
- UBC Support and Resources
- Taxes, SIN#, ITN#
Connect with the Global Engagement Office: https://students.ok.ubc.ca/international-students/contact-us/
- Research Assistantship funding is provided by your supervisor
- TA positions – PhD and MASc students are eligible to apply for TA positions with the School of Engineering.
- For information: https://engineering.ok.ubc.ca/about/careers/
If you have additional questions about TA positions, please email ta.application@ubc.ca - Payroll confirmation queries to engineering.administration@ubc.ca
- Tuition* fee payment options: https://students.ok.ubc.ca/courses-money-enrolment/finances/tuition-and-fees/pay-fees-and-accept-awards/
- *Tuition will be applied to your SSC account once you are registered in at least one course
- Permanent Residency letters: Submit form to the UBCO Payroll department (payroll@ubc.ca) to obtain your statement of Earnings. The request form is available at https://finance.ok.ubc.ca/
- Forward your Statement of Earnings to graduate@ubc.ca to request a School of Engineering PR letter
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Engineering Graduate Students Society
The Engineering Graduate Students Society (EGSS) is a student-run organization representing engineering graduate students enrolled in PhD, MASc, and MEng programs on UBC’s Okanagan campus. It’s objectives are to organize academic, social, and professional events and services for students as well as to facilitate communication between the students, the School of Engineering, and the Student Union of UBC Okanagan (UBCSUO).
For information on events and activities, visit the EGSS website and/or follow the EGSS Facebook Page. Any questions or concerns can be addressed to the EGSS by sending them an email.
Annual Engineering Graduate Symposium
The Annual Engineering Graduate Symposium is held annually at UBC’s Okanagan Campus. Attending graduate students are given the opportunity to showcase their research in oral presentation or poster format, with both options being judged and prizes awarded.
Anyone interested in volunteering or organizing the upcoming Symposium is encouraged to connect with EGSS.
Learn more about UBCO Clubs
Visit the UBCSUO Club Directory
Forms
Find all applicable School of Engineering forms at the below link. Most documents are in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Word (.doc) formats